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How you make other people feel when they meet you has a bigger effect on them than saying what you do or making "witty comments," writes Kris Parfitt. To make a lasting impression, listen well, ask questions about the other person's interests and be enthusiastic in whatever you're talking about.

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El Arroyo, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas, is well-known for its black-lettered sign that displays "witty puns, maxims and affirmations" each day, writes Chad Swiatecki. The sign is "part of what El Arroyo is and gives us an opportunity to stay connected to people," says co-owner Ellis Winstanley.

Bad handshakes can leave a negative impression, so make eye contact and don't try to crush the other person's hand with your dominance, Joe Navarro writes. "You are being assessed when you touch another hand, doing it properly says a lot about you and how you will be remembered," he writes.

The first months on a new job are critical because your behavior can make a lasting impression, so pitch in when needed, go beyond expectations and be open-minded, Joyce E. A. Russell writes. "Be willing to try something new. Seek feedback from your boss and co-workers and listen to their constructive comments," she writes.

Jinni's browser-based application will allow Google TV users to pick through a collection of movies by way of a search device that uses mood terms instead of just titles, genres or actors, according to a profile of the Israeli startup. Viewers, who will have access to online and TV content, will be able to enter terms such as "witty urban comedy" or descriptive plot themes from a catalog of about 30,000 titles.

Holiday social situations are a great time to let other people get to know you better and establish stronger connections, Kris Parfitt writes. "It's a time when polishing your professional brand provides the biggest return on investment," Parfitt writes.